US Bridges

SR 99 Meadville ST over Over Conneauttee Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000016142

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,713
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 Meadville ST over Over Conneauttee Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 99 Meadville ST over Over Conneauttee Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 99 Meadville ST
CrossesOver Conneauttee Creek
LocationWashington Township
RouteState Highway 99
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.85693, -80.12104
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,713 (2024)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 99 Meadville ST over Over Conneauttee Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 99 Meadville ST over Over Conneauttee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 99 Meadville ST over Over Conneauttee Creek carry?

About 3,713 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 Meadville ST over Over Conneauttee Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 99 Meadville ST over Over Conneauttee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.